Get ready to begin a wonderful musical journey with your child. This guide will provide you, the parent, the information you will need to make these lessons a success.

Hoffman Academy students should practice their instruments a minimum of 5 days per week. Lesson time does not count toward practice requirements.

A quality acoustic instrument that produces sound from real strings and real wood offers a level of responsiveness and a range of dynamics and tone color that even the nicest electronic keyboard cannot match.

All piano students should have a quality instrument to practice on. Without a quality instrument for practicing, progress will be slower and playing will be less rewarding and even frustrating.

Twice each semester, at Come Together Week, piano & voice students have the opportunity to attend a special group class instead of their regular lesson.

For beginners and students under 12 years old, the best choice is often the Classical guitar. That being said, every student is different, so read more below to find the type of guitar that fits your needs and interests.

Each student at Hoffman Academy will be provided with a binder, all sheet music, exercises, workbooks, and other printed materials.